AI giants invest $50 million to support "light regulation" candidates

Odaily Planet Daily News: AI industry leaders including Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and Greg Brockman, co-founder of OpenAI, have invested $50 million in a super PAC called “Leading the Future,” aimed at helping pro-AI congressional candidates win in the November elections.

This strategy draws on the successful experience of the cryptocurrency industry in the 2024 elections, intending to leverage political influence to secure a more favorable regulatory environment for emerging technologies. The establishment of this super PAC comes at a time when voter concerns about AI potentially increasing energy costs and job losses are growing.

These tech leaders hope that by supporting pro-AI candidates, they can build a network of allies in Congress to support the AI industry and reduce regulatory barriers that could hinder the technology’s development. (Bloomberg)